Trip from Hammond, IN to Bristol, IN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

98.2 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 49m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hammond, IN to Bristol, IN covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Indiana Toll Road, Borman Expressway, SR 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.9 miles on Indiana Toll Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.1 miles from Hammond, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 98.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 98.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Indiana Toll Road is the longest continuous segment at about 79.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

14.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 80

Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 90

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16 Toward I 80 East, I 90

8

15.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll...

5

15.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road

Merge onto I 80; I 90 / Indiana Toll Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

95.6 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward SR 15: Bristol, Goshen

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 101 Toward SR 15: Bristol, Goshen

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hammond, IN to Bristol, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana Toll Road East along the way.

Indiana Toll Road East

15.4 mi in | ~24m | via I 80

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Indiana Toll Road	79.9 mi	1h 27m
Borman Expressway	12.6 mi	17m
SR 15	1.5 mi	2m
I 80	1.1 mi	3m
173rd Street	0.6 mi	1m
Southeastern Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Indianapolis Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m
East Vistula Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Indiana Toll Road — 79.9 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hammond, IN and Bristol, IN.

1

Start on Columbia Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Columbia Avenue

2

Turn left onto 173rd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 173rd Street

3

Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Southeastern Avenue

4

Turn left onto 175th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 175th Street

5

Turn right onto SR 152

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

7

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

13 mi · 17 min · Borman Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit onto I 80

0.9 mi · 2 min · I 80

Exit 16 Toward I 80 East, I 90 Use the slight right lane.

9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 80

Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Merge onto I 80; I 90

80 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 101 Toward SR 15: Bristol, Goshen

12

Keep slight left at fork

120 ft · 8 sec

13

At end of road, turn left onto SR 15

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 15

14

Turn right onto SR 15; SR 120

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Vistula Street

15

Turn left onto SR 15

18 ft · 0 sec · South Division Street

16

Arrive at destination

SR 15

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 49.1 miles from Hammond, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.1 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hammond, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hammond, IN

This is one driving day of about 98.2 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hammond, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Indiana Toll Road for about 79.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.1 mi from Hammond, IN · 1h 1m into the drive

city in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

LaPorte, IN

49 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Portage, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

LaPorte, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.1 miles from Hammond, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Indiana Toll Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.9 miles.

Arriving in Bristol, IN

The final approach into Bristol, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 near mile 23.7

Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail

Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.35 one way

$30.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$16.86	$33.71
premium	$4.89	$18.90	$37.80
diesel	$5.61	$21.68	$43.36

Estimated Tolls: $5.59

Indiana Toll Road (79.9 mi) $5.59

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.5	$10.31	$4.71
Efficient EV	24.6	$8.59	$3.93
EV Truck/SUV	39.3	$13.75	$6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hammond, IN

Late night in Hammond on Friday

Local time

1:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, IN

Late night in Bristol on Friday

Local time

2:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 57m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hammond, IN to Bristol, IN covers 98.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Indiana Toll Road, Borman Expressway, SR 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.1 miles from Hammond, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (I 80; I 94; US 6 / Borman Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.4 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Hammond, IN to Bristol, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana Toll Road East along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.

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